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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was released at a similar time to the T90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HZ15W grades vs the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony T90

 HZ15W T90 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung HZ15W

 T90 HZ15W 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony T90

 HZ15W T90 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W and the T90.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and T90.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
31
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
Street photography with Sony T90
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (249 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (249g)
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony T90
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also Known as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $330 $259